CONISTON via TORVER 21st July 2024

  


Stuart’s group was first to leave the coach during the marathon drive up the valley. They headed up the east side of Coniston over High and Low Bethcar, and Parkamore to reach the Water Head path and into Coniston. 12.5 m

At Water Yeat Paul’s group was next off the coach, heading for Carron Grag and following a similar route to Stuart’s. With time to spare at the end of the Lake they explored Hollin Bank Farm. 11m

Shortly afterwards John and Debbie also slipped off the coach to follow the Lawson Park tracks and paths on the same side of the Lake.

At Torver village the Oldham’s, Martin’s, and Pat and Steph’s group all left the coach.

Pat and Steph headed up to Ash Gill and the Quarry, over Torver Bridge and up to Goat’s Water. They returned to the Walna Scar Road and down to Coniston. 8m.

Geoff and Mike and The Oldhams led over Walna Scar Road and up the Old Man to commence the circuit of the ridge to Swirl How. It was colder up there than they expected.

Martin’s group also crossed the same area to Goats Water and then up to the summit of the Old Man and descend by Boo Tarn. 7.5m

Mike B’s group headed for Walna Scar Road to follow the paths round to Boulder Valley. With a slight detour they headed for Coniston through the fascinating disused workings of Copper Mines Valley . 7m

Crossing Torver Common and satisfied by a visit to the Cove and the dramatic Dow crags, Alan and Edwina followed the Torver Road round to Coniston.

Helen and Graham crossed the road for Hoathwaite Farm and took the picturesque Lakeside path to Coniston.

Steve J. did the whole ridge circuit from Wetherlam round to the Old Man and returned by the Walna Scar road.

Everyone seemed to have had an excellent day’s walking and although it was cold on the tops – there was little rain.    And for many people it was certainly the start of the Family holidays !

Mike

I apologise for the reduction in the number of photographs. For the time being we have almost reached our maximum storage allowance.

Thank you to the photographers for their restraint !

Alan, Geoff, Chris, Eric, Mike B, Mike K, Mike C, Stuart and Ste.

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Next Walks:  REVISED

 Sunday 4th August 2024 - Threlkeld via St Johns

5.30 p.m. departure

 

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A591 through Windermere and Ambleside to Stanah, B5322 through St John’s in the Vale to Threlkeld. Park in Threlkeld. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

 

Sunday 18th August 2024 – Betws-y-Coed

5.30 p.m. departure

 

M57 south, Mersey Gateway Bridge, M56, A55 westbound to junction 19, A470 to Betws-y-Coed. After completing any drop-offs in Betws-y-Coed, the coach could then, if any leader wants this, drive westbound on the A5 to drop off in Capel Curig before returning to park in Betws-y-Coed. Morning coffee stop at Chester services, M56.

 

Sunday 1st September 2024 – Glenridding via Kirkstone

5.30 p.m. departure

 

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Windermere, A592 over the Kirkstone Pass to Glenridding. Park in Glenridding. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

 

 

 

 



 

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